An introduction to thermodynamic cycle simulations for internal combustion engines / Jerald A. Caton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caton, J. A. (Jerald A.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internal combustion engines--Thermodynamics--Computer simulation.

Internal combustion engines.

Internal combustion engines--Thermodynamics--Mathematical models.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (500 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : Wiley, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides an introduction to basic thermodynamic engine cycle simulations, and provides a substantial set of results. Key features includes comprehensive and detailed documentation of the mathematical foundations and solutions required for thermodynamic engine cycle simulations. The book includes a thorough presentation of results based on the second law of thermodynamics as well as results for advanced, high efficiency engines. Case studies that illustrate the use of engine cycle simulations are also provided.

Contents:

""Title page""; ""Copyright""; ""Dedication""; ""Preface""; ""1 Introduction""; ""1.1 Reasons for Studying Engines""; ""1.2 Engine Types and Operation""; ""1.3 Reasons for Cycle Simulations""; ""1.4 Brief Comments on the History of Simulations""; ""1.5 Overview of Book Content""; ""Notes""; ""References""; ""2 Overview of Engines and Their Operation""; ""2.1 Goals of Engine Designs""; ""2.2 Engine Classifications by Applications""; ""2.3 Engine Characteristics""; ""2.4 Basic Engine Components""; ""2.5 Engine Operating Cycles""; ""2.6 Performance Parameters""; ""2.7 Summary""; ""Notes""

""References""""3 Overview of Engine Cycle Simulations""; ""3.1 Introduction""; ""3.2 Ideal (Air Standard) Cycle Analyses""; ""3.3 Thermodynamic Engine Cycle Simulations""; ""3.4 Quasi-dimensional Thermodynamic Engine Cycle Simulations""; ""3.5 Multi-dimensional Simulations""; ""3.6 Commercial Products""; ""3.7 Summary""; ""References""; ""Appendix 3.A: A Brief Summary of the Thermodynamics of the "Otto" Cycle Analysis""; ""Notes""; ""4 Properties of the Working Fluids""; ""4.1 Introduction""; ""4.2 Unburned Mixture Composition""; ""4.3 Burned Mixture ("Frozen" Composition)""

""4.4 Equilibrium Composition""""4.5 Determinations of the Thermodynamic Properties""; ""4.6 Results for the Thermodynamic Properties""; ""4.7 Summary""; ""Notes""; ""References""; ""5 Thermodynamic Formulations""; ""5.1 Introduction""; ""5.2 Approximations and Assumptions""; ""5.3 Formulations""; ""5.4 Comments on the Three Formulations""; ""5.5 Summary""; ""Notes""; ""References""; ""6 Items and Procedures for Solutions""; ""6.1 Introduction""; ""6.2 Items Needed to Solve the Energy Equations""; ""6.3 Numerical Solution""; ""6.4 Summary""; ""Notes""; ""References""; ""7 Basic Results""

""7.1 Introduction""""7.2 Engine Specifications and Operating Conditions""; ""7.3 Results and Discussion""; ""7.4 Summary and Conclusions""; ""Note""; ""References""; ""8 Performance Results""; ""8.1 Introduction""; ""8.2 Engine and Operating Conditions""; ""8.3 Performance Results (Part I)-Functions of Load and Speed""; ""8.4 Performance Results (Part II)-Functions of Operating/Design Parameters""; ""8.5 Summary and Conclusions""; ""References""; ""9 Second Law Results""; ""9.1 Introduction""; ""9.2 Exergy""; ""9.3 Previous Literature""; ""9.4 Formulation of Second Law Analyses""

""9.5 Results from the Second Law Analyses""""9.6 Summary and Conclusions""; ""Notes""; ""References""; ""10 Other Engine Combustion Processes""; ""10.1 Introduction""; ""10.2 Diesel Engine Combustion""; ""10.3 Best Features from SI and CI Engines""; ""10.4 Other Combustion Processes""; ""10.5 Challenges of Alternative Combustion Processes""; ""10.6 Applications of the Simulations for Other Combustion Processes ""; ""10.7 Summary""; ""Note""; ""References""; ""11 Case Studies: Introduction""; ""11.1 Case Studies""; ""11.2 Common Elements of the Case Studies""

""11.3 General Methodology of the Case Studies""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119037590

111903759X

9781119037583

1119037581

9781119037576

1119037573

OCLC:

911240419